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Iowa's abortion law that bans the procedure at fetal cardiac activity could go in effect tomorrow, awaiting a Polk County district judge to lift an injunction. Rules for the sale of consumable hemp go into effect today after while hemp producers are still at a loss. And U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley wants to investigate what he calls a "monumental security failure" during the attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump.

Iowa General Attorney Brenna Bird spoke at the Republican National Convention. ARPA funding aimed at helping homeless students still hasn't been fully spent by school districts. And there's an update to the 5 mile per hour boat speed limit in some parts of the Iowa Great Lakes Region.

The Sierra Club of Iowa, counties, and landowners are requesting the Iowa Utilities Board to reconsider its approval of the Summit Carbon Solutions' initial carbon pipeline project. Thousands of Iowans are without power after severe storms on Monday evening. And Attorney General Brenna Bird will speak at the Republican National Convention today.

Iowa GOP Chairman Jeff Kaufmann will give a speech today to formally nominate Donald Trump for president. Iowa political leaders respond to the attempted assassination of Trump. This week marks the second anniversary of the 988 national hotline. And there aren't as many foster group homes for girls compared to boys in Iowa and Missouri.

Governor Kim Reynolds has announced four new programs to help Iowans whose homes and farms were recently damaged by severe weather. Kyle Ricke has been found guilty of first-degree murder of an Algona police officer. And new research shows bird flu is transmitted in a cow's mammary gland.

Governor Kim Reynolds says she will announce new plans for flood victims today. A new study shows about a quarter of working Iowans make less than $17 an hour. And there are two hearings in federal district court today attempting to block Iowa's hemp law.

Woodbury County residents are now able to apply for individual FEMA assistance. Testimonies have started in the trial of a northern Iowa man accused of fatally shooting a police officer. And Republican Doug Campbell has announced he will run for Iowa Senate seat 30 to replace Waylon Brown.

Public meetings have been set after Summit Carbon Solutions requested to expand its initial carbon pipeline plan. Senate Majority Whip Waylon Brown has resigned and ended his reelection campaign. And federal food assistance is available for Iowans impacted by recent severe flooding.

Jury selection starts today in the trial of a man accused of murder of an Algona police officer. Climatologists say climate change is the wallpaper behind recent severe weather. And some health groups are concerned about a chemical used to decaffeinate coffee.

The Small Business Administration is trying to help keep small businesses afloat after flooding in northwest Iowa. Debris from flooding along the Mississippi River could be good for the river’s wildlife and anglers. And the Animal Rescue League in Des Moines is putting out an urgent call for people to adopt or foster dogs and cats.